Related Experiment Videos
Falcotentorial plasmacytoma. Case report
C Vaicys1, M Schulder, L J Wolansky
1Department of Radiology, University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey, Newark, USA.
Journal of Neurosurgery
|July 2, 1999
Summary
Intracranial solitary plasmacytomas are rare brain tumors often misdiagnosed. Successful treatment with surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation achieved a complete cure, highlighting their inclusion in differential diagnoses.
Area of Science:
- Neuro-oncology
- Pathology
Background:
- Intracranial solitary plasmacytomas are exceptionally rare central nervous system tumors.
- Preoperative diagnosis is frequently challenging, leading to potential misdiagnosis as other lesions like meningiomas.
Observation:
- A 59-year-old woman presented with a falcotentorial lesion initially diagnosed as an en plaque meningioma.
- Over three years, the lesion progressed, causing seizures, increased intracranial pressure, and hemiparesis.
Findings:
- Advanced imaging confirmed tumor growth, necessitating intervention.
- The patient underwent partial tumor resection followed by chemotherapy and radiation therapy.
Implications:
- This case underscores the importance of considering intracranial solitary plasmacytomas in the differential diagnosis of falcotentorial lesions.
- Prompt diagnosis and multimodal treatment, including conservative modalities, can lead to a complete cure for this rare condition.